Senior Photographer

ASOS.com; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative online retailer is seeking a Senior Photographer to lead a talented team in delivering high-quality ecommerce assets. This role involves overseeing daily photography operations, mentoring junior photographers, and ensuring that all creative projects align with the brand's aesthetic. You will be responsible for fostering a creative environment, driving efficiency, and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance the photography department. Join a company that values creativity and inclusivity, and make a significant impact in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.

Benefits

Employee discount

Personal development opportunities

Employee sample sales

Access to LinkedIn Learning

25 days paid annual leave

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private medical care

Flexible benefits allowance

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and adaptability in shooting methods.
• Experience in model and still life product photography required.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing a team of photographers and ensuring high-quality product shots.
• Conducting workshops and training in various creative specialties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability in shooting methods

Model and still life product photography

Understanding of ASOS aesthetics

Organizational skills

Decision making and problem solving

Communication skills

Lighting knowledge

Capture One proficiency

Computer literacy

Tools

Capture One

Job description

Company Description

We’re ASOS, the online retailer for fashion lovers all around the world.

We exist to give our customers the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you’re free to be your true self without judgement, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.

But how are we showing up? We’re proud members of Inclusive Companies, are Disability Confident Committed and have signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We also placed 8th in the Inclusive Top 50 Companies Employer list.

Everyone needs some help showing up as their best self. Let our Talent team know if you need any adjustments throughout the process in whatever way works best for you.

Job Description

ASOS STUDIOS Senior Photographer

Seniors at ASOS are experienced and skilled leaders with a talented eye for all things creative and practical ability for implementation. Working closely with the Photography Manager and wider senior teams, you will train, mentor, and inspire the team to deliver top ecommerce assets for the ASOS product pages, appealing directly to our 20-something customer. You will drive department efficiency while thinking commercially and innovatively, leading with a creative, strategic, and operational mindset.

What You’ll Be Doing…

1. Reporting directly to the Photography Manager, overseeing the day-to-day running of your Photographer team, including product page enrichment of 1000+ products daily.
2. Shooting products to a high standard across model and non-model studios.
3. Shooting a range of creative projects including campaigns and social media, using various techniques including mobile photography.
4. Delivering high-quality model direction, ensuring energy, authenticity, and engagement. Coaching the team to bring out expressive, fashion-forward movements aligned with the ASOS aesthetic.
5. Ensuring creative implementation, budget adherence, cost per product, and volumetric KPIs.
6. Leading a team of Midweight and Junior Photographers, monitoring processes throughout the day.
7. Creating, maintaining, and communicating creative shoot guides from a photography perspective.
8. Ensuring Photographers are equipped to meet styling expectations in line with segment requirements.
9. Working with Photography Seniors to develop and implement strategic segment evolution based on current trends and fashion relevancy.
10. Initiating and leading pre-shoot planning and preparation.
11. Overseeing equipment orders and liaising with suppliers, maintaining budget compliance.
12. Conducting workshops and training in various creative specialties.
13. Building relationships with internal and external stakeholders to develop photography technologies and oversee equipment upgrades. Championing all aspects of ASOS Studios.
14. Maintaining and tracking studio equipment, ensuring optimal condition and timely replacements.
15. Directly managing a team of at least 4 photographers.
16. Monitoring team KPIs and SLAs, identifying opportunities for quality and efficiency improvements.
17. Conducting regular 1-2-1s, supporting personal objectives, skill development, and progression.
18. Planning for team succession and encouraging growth and development.
19. Leading team and departmental meetings, representing as an aspirational figure.
20. Guiding the team to follow established processes and deliver quality standards aligned with strategy.
21. Encouraging authenticity, bravery, and creativity, adhering to company and departmental strategies.
22. Developing and implementing your leadership and communication style in line with ASOS Behaviours.
23. Collaborating with other team leaders to deliver departmental strategy and building strong relationships across the studio team.
24. Building relationships with stakeholders and championing ASOS Studios in every interaction.
25. Demonstrating brand awareness by researching ideas and assessing competition to ensure market leadership.
26. Designing and implementing automated workflows to streamline practices.
27. Overseeing technology software and hardware launches.
28. Delivering projects supporting the department strategy and other ad-hoc tasks as assigned.
29. Supporting our culture by championing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies.

Qualifications

Who we'd like to meet...

• Great attention to detail
• Ability to adapt and execute different shooting methods and types
• Experience in model and still life product photography
• Understanding of how to execute treatments aligned with ASOS aesthetics
• Highly organized and proactive in decision making and problem solving
• Can-do attitude and team player
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and communication skills
• Good understanding of lighting and Capture One
• Strong computer literacy skills

Additional Information

BeneFITS

• Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
• Personal development opportunities through ASOS Develops
• Employee sample sales
• Access to LinkedIn Learning materials
• 25 days paid annual leave plus a celebration day
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical care
• Flexible benefits allowance